US President Barack Obama breaks old Indian tradition, arrives in ‘The Beast’ for Republic Day parade in Delhi

US President Barack Obama waves as he leaves after the 66th Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi on Monday in his car labelled 'The Beast'. PTI

In a departure from tradition, the Chief Guest at the Republic Day parade, US President Barack Obama, today arrived in his own highly-secured bomb-proof vehicle, ‘The Beast,’ at Rajpath.
The Republic Day Chief Guest normally travels with the President of India in his car from Rashtrapati Bhawan.
Obama, along with wife Michelle, was received by Vice President Hamid Ansari and his wife Salma, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar.

A motorcade, with ‘The Beast’ leading, of cars carrying U.S. President Barack Obama (not pictured), arrives at the venue for the 66th Republic Day parade in New Delhi January 26, 2015. Obama watched a dazzling parade of India’s military might and cultural diversity on Monday, the second day of a visit trumpeted as a chance to establish a robust strategic partnership between the world’s two largest democracies.

PIX: Kareena, Saif, KJo at Soha-Kunal wedding reception

After their low-key marriage on the morning of January 25, Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Khemmu kept a wedding reception at their Bandra residence.
Many of the couple's friends from the industry turned up to attend the do.

 

The new bride Soha Ali Khan wore a hot pink and gold lehenga designed by Sanjay Garg while hubby Kunal Khemmu matched her outfit with a pink pocket square.

 

Soha's mum Sharmila Tagore is flanked by son Saif and daughter-in-law Kareena Kapoor.

 

Kareena's sister Karisma Kapoor and mother Babita were also present.

 

Soha’s elder sister Saba poses for a photograph.

 

Saif's son Ibrahim walks in.

 

Amrita Arora arrives with husband Shakeel Ladak and Arpita Khan Sharma.

 

Soha's close friends Neha Dhupia and Konkona Sen Sharma, who hosted bachelorette party, arrive.

 

Director Karan Johar strikes a pose.

 

Sophie Choudry sizzles in a red and gold lehenga.

 

 

Arshad Warsi arrives.


Yuvraj Singh makes an entrance.

 

 

Actress Sandhya Mridul arrives.

 

Director Kunal Deshmukh, who worked with Soha in Tum Mile, arrives.

 

 

Arunoday Singh smiles for the cameras.

 

 

Producer Sahil Sangha arrived sans wife Dia Mirza.

 

Riteish Deshmukh and wife Genelia 'proud' for using 'Lai Bhaari' song at R-Day

Mumbai: Actor Riteish Deshmukh and his wife Genelia are happy that the 'Mauli Mauli' song from their film 'Lai Bhaari' was used to represent the tableau of Maharashtra at the 66th Republic Day parade today.

 

The song, crooned by Marathi singer Ajay Gogavale, was played at the backdrop of the state's tableau when it rolled out on the Rajpath featuring the holy Pandharpur Yatra. "Lai Bhaari Moment-Maharashtra State representation at the Republic Day Parade ws done on 'Mauli Mauli' song. #MeProud," Riteish, 36, tweeted.

 

'Lai Bhaari', which released last year, marked the debut of the actor in Marathi cinema. The film was produced by his wife Genelia, 27, who also made a guest appearance in the movie.

 

"As a producer of Lai Bhari- thrilled that 'Mauli' song was used to represent the State of Maharashtra. Barack Obama's first Marathi song," Genelia wrote.

Blessed and overwhelmed: Big B on winning Padma Vibhushan

Mumbai: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who was named for one of the highest civilian awards of the country, Padma Vibhushan, says he is humbled and honoured by the recognition.
The screen icon, who has gathered love and appreciation from all quarters in his over four decade-long career span, also thanked his fans for making him what he is today.
The awards were announced Sunday night on the eve of the 66th Republic Day.
“The Government of India has decorated me today with the highest Padma Award of the country, the Padma Vibhushan... I have no words to express my gratitude to the powers that be and am most humbled and overwhelmed by the generosity of the people that decide or sit on judgment on this,” the 72-year-old posted on his official blog srbachchan.tumblr.com.
Amitabh, who is known as the Shahenshah of the Hindi silver screen, went on to mention that with this honour his family hold seven such awards.
“In the family now we have a combined list of 7 such awards of the highest National acclaim...My Father (Harivansh Rai Bachchan): Padma Shree, Padma Bhushan. Jaya: Padma Shree. Aishwarya: Padma Shree. AB: (Amitabh Bachchan) Padma Shree, Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan (sic),” he wrote.
The actor, who has delivered exceptional performances in movies like “Deewaar”, “Agneepath”, “Sholay”, "Don", “Black” and “Paa”,, said he feels “blessed” by the appreciation.
“In one family this must be perhaps the only reference or case in the country. I feel blessed and honoured, fortunate and humbled, overwhelmed and submerged by the affection and love of the people,” he added.
This year, the thespian will continue to regale Bollywood lovers with movies like “Shamitabh”, “Piku” and “Wazir".

 

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